August weather forecast
Kafiguéla, Mali

August, the last month of the summer in Kafiguéla, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

August, having an average high-temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F), is the coldest month.

Heat index

The heat index for August is estimated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Kafiguéla. Rain falls for 26.7 days and accumulates 187mm (7.36") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Kafiguéla is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of August in Kafiguéla, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:34 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.5h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Kafiguéla.

UV index

July, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.